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Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Frisco, Texas

Be Part of What's Next in Cardiovascular Care

An extraordinary opportunity is taking shape in Frisco, Texas-and we invite you to help build it.

Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Frisco is preparing to open its doors in Spring 2027, and we are assembling an elite team of cardiovascular professionals who want more than a job-they want to help define the future of heart care in one of the nation's fastestgrowing regions.

As a new team member, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping a new, stateoftheart heart hospital designed with one purpose in mind: delivering worldclass, patientcentered cardiovascular care. In anticipation of our opening, select roles will begin as early as Summer 2026, allowing you to complete comprehensive orientation and training at our nationally recognized Baylor Scott & White Heart Hospitals. This immersive experience ensures you are fully prepared, aligned with our culture, and equipped with the highest standards of clinical excellence well before the Frisco campus opens. 

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

The Perfusionist operates extracorporeal circulation equipment to support or replace cardiopulmonary, circulatory, or respiratory function. Selects the right equipment and techniques for treatment, measurement, or supplementation of the cardiopulmonary and circulatory system. Monitors, examines, and treats physiologic conditions safely under a physician's order and supervision.

• Monitors the altered circulatory process, initiates appropriate action when abnormalities arise, and keeps surgeon and other team members informed.
• Ensures the sterility and integrity of disposable equipment packaging. Ensures correct setup and breakdown of all equipment.
• Monitors cell saver and operates the heart-lung machine, blood gas examination machine, clotting time/heparin analyzer, and cardiac-help devices.
• Mixes and administers drugs and solutions for extracorporeal circulation. Follows industry best practices and established policies and procedures.
• Adjusts gas flow and mixtures. Administers anesthetic agents, blood, drugs, and fluids via the extracorporeal circuit. This consistently results in safe and effective procedures.
• Records relevant perfusion information during surgery; evaluates and maintains records after surgery.
• Performs quality control/preventive maintenance to ensure accuracy and longevity of equipment. Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies.

• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, chemistry and biology.
• Knowledge of several cardiac disease, defects and congenital anomalies.
• Knowledge of sterile and perfusion supplies: extracorporeal oxygenators, tubing circuits, and cannulae for adult, pediatric and infants.
• Knowledge of arteries, veins, organs, and specific blood flow paths in the body, including pressures and gas exchange in adult, pediatric, and infant patients.
• Knowledge of blood components, plasma composition of the human body and use of blood products by extracorporeal circuits and devices.
• Skill in operating extracorporeal circulation and autotransfusion equipment.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow orders, take directions, and deploy written perfusion protocols.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively during operation of extracorporeal help devices and providing patient care.
• Learn and apply regulatory and accreditation standards for operating room procedures and departmental policies.
• Ability to work and join in a flexible way in the delivery of patient care demonstrating a cohesive team approach.
• Ability to react calmly in stressful situations.

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Bachelor's
• EXPERIENCE - 1 Year of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
  Cert Clinical Perfusionist (CCP)
  Licensed Perfusionist (PERFUSIO)
  Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.